A good long-distance bike needs to have a couple of important factors to ensure it is ideal for travelling over long swaths of land. It needs to have a comfortable riding position, good mileage, a large fuel tank and a suspension setup to deal with rough patches of road. If you are looking for such a bike, we have compiled a list of the top 10 bikes in India for long-distance travel.

10 Best Bikes For Long Rides In India

Although there are a bunch of bikes that are comfortable over long distances, we have shortlisted a few of them based on their comfort, quality, features and popularity

1. Bajaj Avenger Street 160

Price: Rs 1.20 lakh

Fuel Tank: 13 litre

The Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is the most affordable long-distance bike in India. The riding ergonomics of the Bajaj cruiser allow for a comfortable riding position with the help of a flat handlebar and front forward-set footpegs. The Bajaj Avenger Street 160 can be used for daily use along with highway cruising. The Avenger Street 160 is powered by a 160 cc engine which outputs 15 PS and 13.7 Nm and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The cruiser comes with single-channel ABS, an instrument cluster, a 13-litre fuel tank and rear lift protection.

2. Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

Price: Rs 1.47 lakh

Fuel Tank: 13 litre

The Avenger Cruise 220 is the flagship model by the Indian bike manufacturer. It is powered by a 220 cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and delivers 19.03 PS and 17.55 Nm. The Avenger Cruise 220 comes with features such as single-channel ABS, windshield, a backrest for pillion, a 13-litre fuel tank and LED headlights. The laid-back riding position of the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 makes it a comfortable bike for long-term rides.

3. Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Price: Rs 2.08 lakh to Rs 2.32 lakh

Fuel Tank: 15 litres

The Meteor 350 is one of the best Royal Enfields for long drives. It is one of the most affordable cruisers on the market and excels at long-distance travel. It comes with slightly pulled-back handlebars with forward-set footpegs, allowing for a comfortable riding position, which is perfect for bikes that are used for long tours. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes with a 350 cc engine that produces 20.5 PS and 27 Nm and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This unit is good for both city rides and high-speed cruising on highways, making it one of the best bikes for daily use and long drives. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 gets a large 15-litre fuel tank and features such as a semi-digital instrument cluster, windshield, backrest and a second display which showcases the time, dual-channel ABS and turn-by-turn directions.

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4. Bajaj Dominar 400

Price : Rs 2.32 lakh

Fuel Tank: 13 litres

The Bajaj Dominar 400 is a sports tourer and is driven with the help of a 373 cc engine producing 40 PS and 35 Nm. The Dominar 400 has a kerb weight of 193 kg, which can be slightly harder to manoeuvre at slow speeds but is excellent at high speeds, making it one of the best bikes for long rides. In terms of features, it gets two instrument clusters, a USB charging port, a 13-litre fuel tank, windshield and a tail rack.

5. Honda NX500

Price: Rs 5.90 lakh

Fuel Tank: 17.5 litre

The Honda NX500 belongs to the adventure touring segment and performs well as a daily driver and a tourer. It comes to India through the CBU route and, as such, is a bit on the costlier side when compared to some of its rivals. The NX500 is powered by a 471 cc engine which produces 48 PS and 43 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The feature list of the NX500 includes LED headlights, a 5-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and traction control.

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6. Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Price : Rs 9.45 lakh

Fuel Tank: 17.2 litre

The Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is the most affordable tourer in the British company's stable. It is powered by a 660 cc engine which produces 81 PS and 64 Nm with a 6-speed MT. The tourer comes with a comfortable riding position and is nimble enough to be used in traffic while being stable at faster speeds. It comes with a myriad of accessories, such as a helmet top box, auxiliary LED lights, TPMS and a windshield; which can be had as an optional upgrade.

7. BMW R 1250 RT

Price: 24.95 lakh

Fuel Tank: 25 litre

The BMW R 1250 RT is one of the most comfortable bikes for long drives. It is shipped to India as a completely built unit (CBU). The tourer is powered by a 1254 cc engine which delivers 136 PS and 143 Nm. The BMW R 1250 RT comes with features that enhance rider comfort, such as heated seats, an adjustable windshield, heated grips, adaptive cruise control and a central locking system. The tourer also comes with a massive 25-litre fuel tank, a 10.25-inch TFT screen and adaptive headlights.

8. BMW K 1600 Grand America

Price Rs 33.33 lakh

Fuel Tank: 26.5 litre

The BMW K1600 Grand America is a massive tourer that is built for taking long roads. The bike offers a comfortable ride and is powerful enough for two people with the help of its 6-cylinder 1649 cc engine that produces 160 PS and 180 Nm. With this price comes a host of features such as traction control, tyre pressure monitoring system, hill start assist, seat heating and adaptive headlights, among much more.

9. Indian Pursuit Limited

Price : Rs 42.03 lakh to Rs 47.37 lakh

Fuel Tank: 22.7 litres

Indian Pursuit Limited is another model that can be considered the best bike for a long tour. The 1768 cc engine produces 122 PS and 178 Nm and is paired with a 7-speed manual transmission. The Indian Pursuit Limited gets a wide and comfortable seat for both the driver and the pillion, with individual backrests for both of them. Features onboard the Indian Pursuit Limited include a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay support, ABS, heated seats, keyless ignition, a powered windshield, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and cruise control.

10. Honda Gold Wing

Price : Rs 39.2 lakh

Fuel Tank 21 litre

The Honda Gold Wing has been a tourer for over 40 years and has seen multiple upgrades since that time. The current iteration is powered by a 1,833 cc engine that produces 126.44 PS and 170 Nm mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Features include an airbag, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and cruise control.

While we have mentioned the top 10 best bikes in India for long drives, the list doesn't end there. If you don't prefer any of these choices, you can also consider models such as the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (Rs 3.30 lakh to Rs 3.44 lakh), Kawasaki Versys 650 (Rs 8.69 lakh), and BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (Rs 25.32 lakh to Rs 28.94 lakh).

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